James Barker

b. between 1840 and 1841
  • Company: I
  • James Barker was born between 1840 - 1841 at Ireland.
  • In 1861 James was living at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as laborer.

  • On 15 May 1861 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 9 Nov 1861 James Barker was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
  • On 10 Aug 1862 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts for disability.

  • On 4 Jul 1907 James Barker was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).
  • In 1909 James Barker was included on the Civil War memorial at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 19 Jun 2007

Samuel S. Barker

b. 1838
  • Father: Asa A. Barker b. 1796
  • Mother: Mary Gould b. 1806
  • Company: 1_SS
  • Samuel Sprague was an alias he used in the Maryland Cavalry.
  • Samuel S. Barker was born in 1838 at Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Asa A. Barker and Mary Gould.
  • In Jul 1855 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Samuel enlisted in the U. S. Navy.
  • He was enumerated in the household of Asa A. Barker and Mary Gould in the 1860 US Federal Census on 27 Jun 1860 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, as:
    Asa A Barker, 64, farm labor,b. MA (as were all)
    Mary G., 54
    Samuel L., 21, shoemaker
    Mary F., 18
    Susan A., 16
    Abigail Phillips, 79.
  • At the time of his enlistment, Samuel gave his occupation as Sailor.
  • In 1861 Samuel was living at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 16 Apr 1861 Samuel enlisted.
  • Starting 1 May 1861, Samuel also served in the 5th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B.
  • He ended his service with the 5th Massachusetts Infantry, Company B, by discharge on 31 Jul 1861 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  • On 3 Sep 1861 Samuel S. Barker mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 23 years old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 Samuel ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, by desertion, according to the 1870 AG report.

  • Starting 19 Aug 1864, Samuel also served in the 1st PHB Cavalry Regiment Maryland, Company D.
  • He ended his service with by mustering out on 25 Jun 1865.
  • On 27 Apr 1871 Samuel's sister, Susan B. Barker, married Frederick S. Jackson at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • Samuel S. Barker made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 8 Sep 1891, but no certificate is recorded.
  • Samuel S. Barker is mentioned the History of the 1st MA Sharpshooters by Dave McGlaughlin. Click HERE.
  • Last Edited: 16 May 2011

James Cobb Barlow

b. 27 April 1833, d. 15 May 1919
  • Father: Warren Bacon Barlow b. 12 Oct 1798
  • Mother: Thankful Weeks b. 29 Mar 1797, d. 4 Oct 1879
  • Company: C
  • James Cobb Barlow was born on 27 Apr 1833 at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine, son of Warren Bacon Barlow and Thankful Weeks.
  • His father, Warren Bacon Barlow, died.
  • On 2 Jul 1842 James's widowed mother, Thankful Weeks, remarried to George W. Gibbs, 45, at Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
  • James Cobb Barlow was enumerated in the household of George W. Gibbs and Thankful Weeks in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Aug 1850 at North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, as:
    Betsey Everett, 61, b. MA
    Mary W., 26, b. RI
    William B., 33, shoemaker, b. MA
    George W Gibbs, 58, teamster, b. MA
    Thankful, 52, b. MA
    Otis W. Barlow, 20, laborer, b. RI
    **James C. Barlow, 17, laborer, b. ME
    Angenette Cobb, 15, b. RI.
  • On 15 Mar 1856 James Cobb Barlow, 22, married Sarah M. Stone, 25, daughter of Simon Stone and Sally Smith, at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • James Cobb Barlow and Sarah M. Stone were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 2 Jul 1860 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    James C. Barlow, 27, wheelwright, b. ME
    Sarah, 30, b. CT
    George W., 2, b. MA
    Clara J., 1, b. MA
    Wm. H., 28, machinist, b. ME
    Sarah, 26, b. NY
    George, 1, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, James gave his occupation as wheelwright.
  • In 1862 James was living at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • James Cobb Barlow and George L. Avery, and Charles E. Stone, brothers-in-law who both married daughters of Simon and Sally (Smith) Stone, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Co. C.

  • On 11 Aug 1862 James mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 3 months and 15 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 James Cobb Barlow was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, on the hip.
  • Thomas Blasland wrote a letter on 29 Dec 1862, mentioning James Cobb Barlow, as follows: for publication in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
  • On 18 Apr 1863 James ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability from wounds received in action.

  • On 28 Aug 1863 James Cobb Barlow was mentioned in an article in the Southbridge Journal. (Click icon to read.).
  • The following appears in the Stone Family Genealogy, by RC Stone, 1866: (Click icon to read.).
  • James' brother, Otis, was married to James' sister-in-law, Rhoda Stone. Otis served in Co M, 1st Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Arty and Co C, 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, and received Pension no. 339833.
  • He's family was enumerated separately in the household of Simon Stone and Sally Smith in the 1870 US Federal Census on 4 Aug 1870 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, his two eldest children with their maternal grandparents, as:

    Simon Stone, 70, farmer, b. RI
    Sally, 71, b. MA
    John Putney, 47, farmer, b. MA (as were all)
    Eliza E., 42
    George Barlow, 12
    Clara, 10.
  • On 27 Dec 1876 James's daughter, Clara Jeannette Barlow married Marcellus L. Sawin at Ft. Collins, Colorado, See: Progressive men of the state of Wyoming, by A. W. Bowen (off-site link at Internet Archive, archive.org).
  • James Cobb Barlow made application for a veteran's pension in 1879.
  • He and Sarah M. Stone were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Livermore, Larimer County, Colorado, as:
    Barlow, James C., 47, farmer, b. ME
    ---, Sarah M., 50, wife, b. CT
    ---, George W., 22, son, works on farm, b. MA, cannot read
    ---, Frank O., 6, son, b. Colorado
    ---, Fanny E., 4, daur, b. Colorado.
  • On 26 Sep 1894 James's daughter, Fannie Ella Barlow married Ernest Judson Brooks.
  • James Cobb Barlow and Sarah M. Stone were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 2 Jun 1900 at Sheridan Precinct, Sheridan County, Wyoming, as:
    Barlow, james C., b. Apr 1833, married 44 years, b. ME (of MA parents)
    ---, Sarah M., wife, b. Apr 1830, b. CT
    Brooks, Fannie E., daur, b. June 1875, married five years, both children living, b. Colorado
    ---, Christel M., g-daur, b. Feb 1896, b. Colorado (father b. Neb, mor b. Col)
    ---, Frances A., g-daur, b. Dec 1897, b. Wyoming, (father b. Neb, mor b. Col).
  • On 5 Oct 1902 Sarah M. Stone, his wife, died at Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska, at age 72.
  • In 1907 James Cobb Barlow married Mary Vanderlour.
  • James Cobb Barlow and Mary Vanderlour were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 19 Jan 1910 at Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska, as:
    Barlow, James C., appears to be wheel maker, but smeared
    ---, Mary V., wife, a teacher, b. 1844 in Russia.
  • In 1914 James Cobb Barlow was included on the Civil War memorial at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He died on 15 May 1919 at Buffalo, Jackson County, Wyoming. He was 86 years and 18 days old.
  • He's surviving family was enumerated in the household of Mary Barlow in the 1920 US Federal Census on 9 Jan 1920 at Soldier's and Sailor's Home, Buffalo, Jackson County, Wyoming, where his widow lives as an inmate, noting that she emmigrated from Russia in 1862 and was naturalized in 1872.
  • On 3 Mar 1921 Mary Vanderlour received a pension to surviving family member in Wyoming based on James's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 899060.
  • Mary, his wife, outlived James and died in 1923.
  • Descendant(s): Nikki Hammerstrom.
  • Last Edited: 16 May 2011

Family 1: Sarah M. Stone b. Apr 1830, d. 5 Oct 1902

  • George Warren Barlow b. 17 Nov 1856, d. 11 Apr 1944
  • Clara Jeannette Barlow b. 8 Aug 1858
  • Frank Otis Barlow b. Nov 1873, d. 1897
  • Fannie Ella Barlow b. 22 Jun 1875, d. 17 Nov 1912

Family 2: Mary Vanderlour b. Jan 1844, d. 1923

Charles E. Barnard

b. 10 August 1843, d. 18 May 1887
  • Father: George W. Barnard b. 27 May 1812, d. 17 Nov 1909
  • Mother: Sarah Louisa Stone b. between 1821 - 1822, d. 1885
  • Company: E
  • Charles E. Barnard was born on 10 Aug 1843 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George W. Barnard and Sarah Louisa Stone.
  • Charles E. Barnard was enumerated in the household of George W. Barnard and Sarah Louisa Stone in the 1850 US Federal Census on 10 Aug 1850 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    George W. Barnard, 38, teamster, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Sarah, 28
    **Charles E., 7
    Francis M., 3.
  • In 1861 Charles was living at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Charles gave his occupation as farmer.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Charles mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 11 months and 2 days old.
  • On 24 Nov 1862 Charles ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to disability.

  • Starting 18 Feb 1864, Charles also served in the 57th Massachusetts Infantry, Company F as 1st Sergeant.
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 12 Jun 1865.
  • On 12 Jun 1865 Charles was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.
  • On 4 Mar 1869 Charles E. Barnard, 25, married Alice Elvira Woodard, 18, daughter of Joseph L. Woodard and Julia Ann Rockwood, at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 20 Feb 1870 his infant daughter, Flora F. Barnard, died at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of lung congestion.
  • Charles E. Barnard made application for a veteran's pension on 20 Jun 1870, and received certificate number 111537.
  • In 1879 Charles was living at 31 Cuttler Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jul 1879 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles E. Barnard was mentioned in the report on the 12th annual reunion of Company E, 15th Massachusetts Infantry. (Click icon to read the report.).
  • He and Alice Elvira Woodard were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1880 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
    Barnard, Alice E., 29, wife, keeping house, b. MA (as were all in the family)
    Barnard, Charles E., 37, crippled soldier
    ---, Cora A., 8, dau
    ---, Julia E., 4, dau
    ---, Inez L., 1, dau
    (Note: Alice is enumerated first).
  • Charles E. Barnard died on 18 May 1887 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of gunshot wounds received in battle. (click icon to read report). He was 43 years, 9 months and 8 days old.
  • He was buried in May 1887 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to one report. This needs verification. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • In Jun 1887 Alice Elvira Woodard received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Charles's service; receiving certificate number 33402x.
  • On 5 Jul 1887 at G. A. R. Hall, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Charles E. Barnard was remembered in memorium at the 20th reunion of Company E.
  • Alice Elvira Woodard was enumerated as the widow of Charles E. Barnard, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at 31 Cuttler Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, noting his service with the 57th Massachusetts and that he was shot two times through the body.
  • On 20 Oct 1893 Charles's daughter, Cora A. Barnard married Winfield S. Amidon at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 16 May 1895 Charles's daughter, Julia Estelle Barnard married William Eugene Thurston at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Alice, his wife, outlived Charles and died on 18 Feb 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 52.
  • On 26 Nov 1903 Charles's daughter, Inez B. Barnard married William T. Eldridge at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • George, his father, outlived Charles and died on 17 Nov 1909 at Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 97.
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2011

Family: Alice Elvira Woodard b. 27 Jul 1850, d. 18 Feb 1903

  • Flora F. Barnard b. 7 Nov 1869, d. 20 Feb 1870
  • Cora A. Barnard b. 2 Sep 1871, d. 10 Jan 1939
  • Julia Estelle Barnard b. 17 Jun 1876, d. Dec 1968
  • Inez B. Barnard b. 11 Jul 1878, d. 16 Feb 1937

George E. Barnard

b. 22 October 1841, d. 22 June 1864
  • Father: John Barnard b. between 1792 - 1793
  • Mother: Cynthia S. [--?--] b. between 1794 - 1795
  • Company: D
  • George E. Barnard was born on 22 Oct 1841 at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, son of John Barnard and Cynthia S. [--?--].
  • George E. Barnard was enumerated in the household of John Barnard and Cynthia S. [--?--] in the 1850 US Federal Census on 20 Aug 1850 at Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, as:
    John Barnard, 57, farmer, b. ME (as were all in the household)
    Cynthia S., 55
    Jane A., 19
    John, Jr., 17
    ???? S., 14 (m)
    **Geo. E., 9
    Mari, 7
    Jeremiah Sidelinger, 38, ship carpenter
    May, 45.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, George gave his occupation as jeweler.
  • In 1861 George was living at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 George mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. He was 19 years, 8 months and 20 days old.
  • On 21 Oct 1861 George E. Barnard was wounded at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • On 14 Nov 1862 according to the 1870 roster, he enlisted in the regular Army. This appears to be an error.
  • On 1 Jun 1864 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, George E. Barnard was mentioned in Volume 93 # 22, Worcester Spy, June 1, 1864

    We found men who were suffering terrible pain, and the boats were so crowded it was almost suffocating. Many have been neglected, as was readily seen by a glance at their wounds, and numbers tell woeful stories regarding the treatment received. Some had to be moved beds and all, as it was dangerous to transfer them to stretchers. We made it our particular aim to attend personally to the movement of some, and much to their gratification.

    The color bearer of the 15th Sergt. Lafayette Warden, Sergt Henry J. Ball, and private Henry R. Dawson of Co. D, 15th, all badly wounded, were attended by us. sergt. Henry Houghton of Co. D, from Worcester, was badly wounded in three places---right thigh broken, and had to be handled very carefully. We learn from the latter that Lieut. Hastings and 1st Sergt Barnard, were all right at last accounts, and spoken of in the highest terms. Sergt McFarland of Co. I was unhurt and called a perfect salamander against bullets.

  • He died on 22 Jun 1864 at Petersburg, Prince George County, Virginia, unmarried, killed "while skirmishing" as a Sergeant of Co. D, 15th Massachusetts. He was 22 years and 8 months old.
  • He was buried in 1864 at Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • Sergt. George E. Barnard was promoted sergeant for conspicuous bravery in battle; he was in every engagement with his company (E of 15th Regt.) ; badly wounded at Ball's Bluff; returned to fight in Gettysburg. He was the last man killed in his regiment.
  • George E. Barnard was included on the Civil War memorial at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • In 1880, George was included in Marvin's "History of Worcester in the War of Rebellion."
  • Last Edited: 10 Jan 2011
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